Requirements for the Sociology Major
Information concerning degree requirements is presented fully in the 2006-2007 UNA Catalog. Please see your academic advisor if you have questions regarding graduation requirements. All students should familiarize themselves with these requirements and make appointments with your academic advisor during each pre-registration period.
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| COURSE | CREDIT HOURS |
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GENERAL EDUCATION COMPONENT |
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Area I: Written Composition |
6 |
| Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts EN 211 (3) and EN 221 (3) or EN 221 (3) and EN 222 (3) or EN 231 (3) and EN 232 (3) or EN 233 (3) and EN 234 (3) |
6 |
| COM 201 (3) | 3 |
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3 semester hours selected from the following: AR 170 (3), AR 281 (3), AR 282 (3), FR 101 (3), FR 102 (3) FR 111 (1), FR 112 (1), FR 201 (3), FR 202 (3), GR 101 (3), GR 102 (3), GR 111 (1), GR 112 (1), GR 201 (3), GR 202 (3), MU 222 (3), MU 244 (3) PHL 202 (3), RE 221 (3), RE 231 (3), SP 101 (3), SP 102 (3), SP 111 (1), SP 112 (1), SP 201 (3), SP 202 (3), TH 210 (3) |
3 |
| Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics 3 semester hours selected from the following: MA 110 (3), MA 112 (3), MA 113 (3), MA 115 (4), MA 125 (4), MA 126 (4), MA 227 (4), MA 237 (3), MA 238 (3) |
3 |
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8 semester hours selected from the following: BI 101 (4), BI 102 (4), BI 111 (4), BI 112 (4), CH 101 (3) CH 101L (1), CH 102 (3), CH 102L (1), CH 111 (3), CH 111L (1), CH 112 (3), CH 112L (1), ES 121 (3), ES 121L (1), ES 131 (4) ES 132 (4), GE 111 (4), GE 112 (4), PH 101 (4), PH 121 (4), PH 125 (4), PH 241 (4), PH 242 (4), PH 251 (5), PH 252 (5) |
8 |
| Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences HI 101 (3) and HI 102 (3) or HI 201 (3) and HI 202 (3) |
6 |
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6 semester hours selected from the following: EC 251 (3), EC 252 (3), ED 299 (3), GE 102 (3), GE 260 (3), PS 241 (3), PY 201 (3), SO 221 (3), SO 222 (3) |
6 |
| Area V: Additional Requirements Marriage and the Family (SO 223) (3) and 20 hours from among any course listed in Arts and Sciences Area V elective courses or any UNA elective course to bring total to 23 hours. |
23 |
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Students seeking the B.A. degree are required to complete 6 semester hours of foreign language at the intermediate level (e.g., 201, 202). These hours may be applied to Area V requirements. |
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| OTHER MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (27-30 hours) |
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| Introductory Sociology (SO 221) (Students must take this course if not completed as part of the General Education Component) Current Social Problems (SO 222) (Students must take |
3 3 3 3 3 |
| Sociology Electives (students may fulfill elective requirements by pursuing an area of concentration): Choose from Sociology courses (300-400 Level) |
15 |
| MANDATORY SUPPORTING COURSES | |
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Introduction to Computer (CS 110) or Business Applications of Microcomputer Software (CIS 125) or Intermediate Computer Topics (CS 120) |
3 |
| A MINOR OR DOUBLE MAJOR IS REQUIRED OF ALL SOCIOLOGY MAJORS | Credit Hours Will Vary |
| GENERAL ELECTIVES | |
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The remainder of the 128 hour graduation requirements may be selected by the student. 50 hours must come from 300 or 400 level courses. |
Requirements for the Sociology Minor
| COURSE | CREDIT |
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Introduction to Sociology (SO 221) |
3 |
| Current Social Problems (SO 222) | 3 |
| History of Social Thought (SO 423) | 3 |
| Sociology Electives (including nine hours of 300-400 level Sociology courses) | 12 |
| TOTAL | 21 |
Requirements for the Family Studies Minor
| COURSE | CREDIT |
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Marriage and the Family (SO/WS 223) |
3 |
| Family Development (HES 443) | 3 |
| Parenting and Socialization (SO 301) | 3 |
| Aging and Society (SO 308) | 3 |
| Electives (Choose 1 from the Gender Component) | |
| Gender Roles, Sociology of Sex Roles (SO 300) | 3 |
| Gender Communication (COM/WS 386) | 3 |
| Social Psychology of Intimate Relationships (SO/WS 443) or Psychology of Close Relationships (PY 450) | 3 |
| Electives (Choose 1 from the Professional Application Component) | |
| Abusive Behaviors (NU 324) | 3 |
| Domestic Violence (CJ 330) | 3 |
| Services to Families and Children (SW 420) | 3 |
| TOTAL | 18 |
